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 ROSS ROWLAND: Giant of Steam WITH C&O 614 CHESSIE SAFETY EXPRESS
DOUBLE FEATURE 2 DISC SET BRAND NEW RELEASE!
ROSS ROWLAND:
Giant of Steam
Ross Rowland steam excursions began in the mid 1960s featuring ex Canadian Pacific 4-6-2s and ex Nickel Plate Road
2-8-4 759. Ross next created the famous golden Spike Centennial Ltd in 1969 to celebrate the completion of the transcontinental railroad again featuring 759. The magnificent
American Freedom Train followed in 1975 and ’76. Pulled by several steam locos on a 21 month transcontinental tour visiting 138 cities and attracting 7,000,000 visitors. In 1977/78 Ross developed the Chessie Steam Special to honour the 150th Anniversary of the B&O Railroad. More than 100 steam-powered excursions pulled by ex-Reading 4-8-4 2101 were run over the Chessie System. 2 years later, another series of trips, dubbed the Chessie Safety Express were pulled by ex C&O 614. 614 rode the rails again in 1985 to help Rowland's American Coal Enterprises conduct tests to develop a new generation of coal- powered locos designed to lessen the dependence on foreign oil. Ross’s most recent project was the Erie Limited a series of passenger excursions on New Jersey Transit’s high-speed main line between Hoboken, NJ and Port Jervis, NY, between 1996 and 1998. (64 MINS)
C&O 614 CHESSIE SAFETY RE-RELEASE! EXPRESS
Here is the story of the famous Chessie Safety Express excursions of 1980/81 pulled by restored Chesapeake & Ohio class J3a 4-8-4 #614. This documentary presents the history of 614, from its days as a passenger and freight hauler on the C&O to its overhaul and operation in excursion service. Thrilling full colour trackside and in-cab scenes show the safety express in action at a variety of locations, including Baltimore’s Camden Station, Harpers Ferry, 17 mile and Sand Patch grades, the James River line in Virginia and the scenic line between Huntington and Hinton, West Virginia. Narrated by Jim Boyd. (60 MINS) by Mark 1 Video Productions
TOTAL TIME 124 mins • colour • narrated £ 22.95 (FREE UK & Europe p&p)
Vol. 1 – Ontario 1958
By 1958, diesels had largely replaced steam power on US railroads. But in Canada, both Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railways continued to run steam locomotives. They, too, would be dieselized by 1960 but in 1958 each
offered classic railroading in the grand style. Donald J. Kroftas made four trips to Ontario that year to film them on 16mm. In his film, shot at Windsor, Stratford, Palmerston, London, Sudbury and other locations, you’ll find many passenger and freight trains under steam power. CN steam shown includes 4-6-0's, 4-6-2's, 4-6-4's, 4-8-2's, 4-8-4's, 2-8-0's and 2-8-2's. CP power includes 2-8-0's, 2-8-2's, 4-6-2's and 4-6-4's. A few diesels also appear. – Authentic CN & CP steam sound added. by Herron Rail Video •75 mins
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HIGHBALL over CAJON 2 BRAND NEW RELEASE!
Highball over Cajon 1 was very well received, the only complaint being it wasn’t long enough! Here, to address that complaint is two hours of Cajon, Part 2! Taped in Spring 2001 and Fall 2005, there’s lots of variety including older units from 2001, a couple of units in the new BNSF Railway paint, and an SD70ACe, not to mention several brand new SD90MAC’s (pre wings). Blue Cut, Sullivan’s Curve, Mormon Rocks, Alray, The Hill, Silverwood, Summit and Frost. Loads of action, including a number of meets,
and a 3 train meet on the hill, lots of different paint! by Highball Productions • 120 mins • colour • narrated £ 17.95 (FREE UK & Europe p&p)
HIGHBALL over CAJON 1
Cajon Pass has long been recognised as one of the finest
train watching locations in North America. Located north
of San Bernardino California, the Pass is used by Union
Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe for their
principal transcontinental routes into the Los Angeles
Basin. Union Pacific’s former Southern Pacific line runs
from West Colten yard to Palmdale and Tehachapi and
UP has trackage rights on BNSF’s line from San
Bernardino to Barstow. Heavy traffic and scenic locations
like the famed Sullivan’s Curve, together with a rainbow
of paint schemes from both UP and BNSF, make Cajon a
railfan’s paradise. Taped in April 1998, the hills are green, there are bright blue skies and the mountains are snow covered. Lots of SD45’s (including a 7 SD45 lashup!) and GP60M’s together with new power, make for interesting railroading. Check out the changes and scenic splendor of Cajon Pass, you’ll be glad you did. by Highball Productions • 90 mins • colour • narrated
£ 17.95 (FREE UK & Europe p&p)
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Abo Canyon and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
A formidable barrier confronts all trains on the BNSF’s main east–west route between Chicago and Los Angeles. Boasting spectacular southwestern scenery, seven majestic bridges and located between Belen and Mountainair, New Mexico . . . it's the rugged and remote ABO CANYON.
Captured in Abo Canyon during a fleeting window of time following the merger of the BN and the Santa Fe, this video features a once-in-a-lifetime collection of motive power
types and paint schemes. The classic Santa Fe red and silver Warbonnets and the Blues join Burlington Northern green. A new BNSF design reminiscent of the old Great Northern orange and green paint scheme enters the scene. See the Dash 9-44CW, Dash 8-40BW, SD40-2, SD75M and others. With stunning photography and hard-to-reach locations, WB records history showcasing a combination of power and paint never to be witnessed again. A truly unforgettable piece of American railroading.
Many of you will have seen in the March edition of Trains magazine the article about Abo Canyon and how BNSF is hoping to have a second mainline track squeezed into the New Mexico Gulch. No doubt after it is completed in 2007 we will bring you a new dvd showing the improved line but for now why not see how the singletrack through the canyon operates. This dvd is offered at a very special price to coincide with the Trains article. by WB Video Productions • 58 mins • colour • narrated
• 95% colour, 5% b&w • narrated
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